Tens of thousands of spectators flock to rally events as Audi introduces the quattro, a four-wheel drive car that revolutionizes motorsport in the early 1980s.
Synopsis
Tens of thousands of spectators flock to rally events as Audi introduces the quattro, a four-wheel drive car that revolutionizes motorsport in the early 1980s.
Synopsis
In the late 1970s, Audi engineers begin a project to develop a four-wheel drive rally car. They consult the FIA regarding homologation, as all-wheel drive technology is banned at the time. The FIA initially permits Audi to pursue their design. After the 1979 FIA Yearbook lifts the ban, Audi proceeds with the quattro. The car's design surprises the automotive community, moving away from expectations of a Jeep-like vehicle. The quattro attracts large crowds to rally events and significantly impacts motorsport.
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Why Watch
- See Audi engineers innovate in the late 1970s.
- Find out how the quattro changed rally racing.
- Meet legendary drivers like Mikkola and Mouton.
Did You Know
- In 1979, the FIA lifted the ban on all-wheel drive technology.
- Audi's quattro was designed contrary to expectations of resembling a Jeep.
- The quattro attracted tens of thousands of spectators to rally events.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What project did Audi engineers initiate in the late 1970s?
Audi engineers initiated a project to create a four-wheel drive rally car.
What significant change occurred in the FIA Yearbook of 1979?
The 1979 FIA Yearbook lifted the ban on all-wheel drive technology.
How did the design of the Audi quattro differ from expectations?
Contrary to expectations that it would resemble a Jeep, the Audi quattro featured a revolutionary design that transformed rallying.
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